Physician Assistant, Orthopedics - Temple Faculty Practice

Temple-Health; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); In loco; USD 85.000 - 115.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Temple Health in Philadelphia seeks a Physician Assistant in Orthopedics to join the Temple Faculty Practice. You will take histories, perform exams, diagnose and treat, order tests, develop plans, and work with surgeons and physicians to improve patient outcomes.

Bachelor’s degree and graduation from an accredited PA program are required, plus certified PA and current license and BLS. Outpatient experience and EPIC EMR familiarity are preferred.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Graduate of accredited Physician Assistant program required.
• Certified Physician Assistant and PA license required.
• Basic Life Support required.

Mansioni

• Takes medical histories and conducts physical exams.
• Orders and interprets tests; diagnoses and treats illnesses.
• Develops and coordinates treatment plans with supervising physicians.
• Assists in surgery and writes prescriptions as appropriate.

Formazione

Bachelor's Degree Required

Graduate of accredited Physician Assistant program Required

Strumenti

EPIC EMR

Descrizione del lavoro

Physician Assistant, Orthopedics - Temple Faculty Practice

3401 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Tracking Code

270112

Weekly Hours

40.00

Schedule

Full-Time

Shift

Day Shift

The Physician Assistant provides medical care and care coordination, increases patient access and contributes to improved quality for patients across all disciplines in the Temple Health University System. The Physician Assistant practices medicine on healthcare teams with physicians and other providers to improve coordination of care and improve patient outcomes. The Physician Assistant takes medical histories, conducts physical exams, diagnoses and treats illnesses, orders and interprets tests, develops treatment plans, counsels on preventive care, assists in surgery and writes prescriptions all in accordance with their scope of practice, licensure guidelines, and in collaboration with the supervising physician.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree Required
• Other Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program Required

Experience

• 3 years experience in a clinical specialty environment Preferred
• 4 years experience as a physician assistant Preferred
• General Experience in an outpatient / ambulatory setting Preferred
• General Experience with EPIC EMR Preferred

Licenses

• Certified Physician Assistant Required
• PA Medical Physician Asst Lic Required
• Basic Life Support Required

Your Tomorrow is Here!

Temple Health is a dynamic network of outstanding hospitals, specialty centers, and physician practices that is advancing the fight against disease, pushing the boundaries of medical science, and educating future healthcare professionals. Temple Health consists of Temple University Hospital (TUH), Fox Chase Cancer Center, TUH-Jeanes Campus, TUH-Episcopal Campus, TUH-Northeastern Campus, Temple Physicians, Inc., and Temple Transport Team. Temple Health is proudly affiliated with the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University.

To support this mission, Temple Health is continuously recruiting top talent to join its diverse, 10,000 strong workforce that fosters a healthy, safe and productive environment for its patients, visitors, students and colleagues alike. At Temple Health, your tomorrow is here!

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.